Single-use cosmetic sampler

Abstract

A rigid single-use cosmetic container is provided wherein the basic elements, a tubular container and an applicator wand, are integrally formed as a unitary body. The wand extends inwardly from the top of the container into a product reservoir to form of an applicator end. The wand extends upwardly from the top end of the container to form a handle which may be provided in dimensions approximating the cap on a saleable package. An applicator, e.g., a brush, may be mounted on the applicator end of the wand. The container and wand are separated by a frangible connection in the top end of the container. When the frangible connection is broken, an opening is created in the top end of the container. The opening is sized to act as a wiper to remove excess product from the applicator when the wand is drawn from the container. The bottom margin of the container sidewall is provided with a substantially reduced thickness to permit the container to be pinched and hermetically sealed after the product reservoir is filled with a quantity of product.

1. A single-use cosmetic container, comprising:
 an integrally formed unitary body molded in a single piece including: 
 a rigid container portion defining a product storage reservoir, the container portion comprising a top end wall and a side wall depending from the top end wall to form a tubular housing, the side wall terminating at a bottom margin adapted to be hermetically sealed after the product reservoir is filled, the container portion further defining a longitudinal axis from the top end wall through the product storage reservoir; and 
 a wand arranged along the longitudinal axis, the wand having a middle portion integrally formed with the top end wall, a first end of the wand extending down from the middle portion on an inner side of the top end wall into the product reservoir and terminating in an applicator end, and a second end of the wand extending up from the middle portion on an outer side of the top end wall and terminating in a handle end adapted to be gripped by a user; and 
 a frangible connection between the top end wall and the middle portion of the wand, the frangible connection adapted to break and form an opening of a pre-determined size in the top end wall when the handle end is manipulated by the user, the predetermined size selected to wipe excess product from the applicator end of the wand. 
 
     
     
       2. The single-use cosmetic container of  claim 1  wherein the applicator end is adapted to support an applicator. 
     
     
       3. The single-use cosmetic container of  claim 2  further comprising an applicator secured to the applicator end. 
     
     
       4. The single-use cosmetic container of  claim 2  wherein the applicator end further comprises a bore to receive an applicator. 
     
     
       5. The single-use cosmetic container of  claim 4  further comprising an applicator with a twisted wire core, and a portion of the twisted wire core is secured in the bore by at least one of adhesive, sonic welding, press fit, or heat treatment. 
     
     
       6. The single-use cosmetic container of  claim 5  wherein the predetermined size is further selected to wipe excess product from the applicator. 
     
     
       7. The single-use cosmetic container of  claim 1  wherein the handle end further comprises an expanded hollow shell. 
     
     
       8. The single-use cosmetic container of  claim 3  wherein the predetermined size is further selected to wipe excess product from the applicator. 
     
     
       9. The single-use cosmetic container of  claim 1  wherein the side wall between the top end wall and the bottom margin has a first thickness sufficient to resist deformation when squeezed. 
     
     
       10. The single-use cosmetic container of  claim 9  wherein the bottom margin has a second thickness less than the first thickness, the second thickness selected to permit deformation of the side wall sufficient to hermetically seal the package. 
     
     
       11. A single-use cosmetic container, comprising:
 an integrally formed unitary body molded in a single piece including:
 a rigid container portion defining a product storage reservoir, the container portion comprising a top end wall and a side wall depending from the top end wall to form a tubular housing, the side wall terminating at a bottom margin adapted to be hermetically sealed after the product reservoir is filled, the container portion further defining a longitudinal axis from the top end wall through the product storage reservoir, wherein the side wall between the top end wall and the bottom margin has a first thickness sufficient to resist deformation when squeezed and the bottom margin has a second thickness less than the first thickness, the second thickness selected to permit deformation of the side wall sufficient to hermetically seal the package; and 
 a wand arranged along the longitudinal axis, the wand having a middle portion integrally formed with the top end wall, a first end of the wand extending down from the middle portion on an inner side of the top end wall into the product reservoir and terminating in an applicator end, and a second end of the wand extending up from the middle portion on an outer side of the top end wall and terminating in a handle end adapted to be gripped by the user; and 
 a frangible connection between the top end wall and the middle portion of the wand, the frangible connection adapted to break and form an opening of a pre-determined size in the top end wall when the handle end is manipulated by the user, the predetermined size selected to wipe excess product from the applicator end of the wand.